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Brittle . Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
I think I was 12 when I first began dissecting myself into the sections of the trifold mirror. When I was younger, I would take the same mirror and bend it just so - just so I could see myself moving forever into the background - forever and ever - just more me’s cacading into eternity.
By Emily McGuff11 months ago in Psyche
One-Eighty. Content Warning.
Bodily insecurity isn't a new struggle. I am not the first to experience it. I will not be the last. I wish I could be. Becoming a preteen in the early 2000's didn't help. The era of low-rise skinny jeans, Megan Fox in Transformers being the beauty standard for teenagers, and fat-shaming Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada did everything to fuck over young women and girls' mindsets with respect to being comfortable in our own skin.
By Noelle Spaulding 12 months ago in Psyche
Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestive Health Impacts Mental Well-being
The gut-brain connection has emerged as one of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving areas of health research. While it might seem like our brain and gut operate independently, science now confirms that the two are intricately connected through a complex network of nerves, chemicals, and microbial messengers.
By Richard Bailey12 months ago in Psyche
Change is a Part of Life
In the Sonapur village, the old mango tree was casting a shadow as the sun set. The slender dirt road where Rohan used to play was bathed in golden light. Now, years later, he was returning after a long time, a stranger to the place he once called home.
By Niranjon Chandra Roy12 months ago in Psyche
The Whisper of the Peacock Feather - A Tale of Hidden Magic
Beneath the banyan tree, young Mira found a peacock feather glowing with iridescent hues. Its whispers would unravel a secret older than time itself.
By Perryabout a year ago in Psyche
The Luminous Grove
The night was alive with an otherworldly glow. As Aiden stepped cautiously through the dense woods, his breath hitched at the sight before him—a colossal ancient tree standing at the heart of a meadow, its roots sprawling like the veins of the earth. But what truly stole his breath away were the tiny, glowing fungi that surrounded its base, illuminating the ground with a mesmerizing blue hue.
By Perryabout a year ago in Psyche
The Lost Gateway
The last rays of the sun were fading into the horizon. Eliana slowly walked towards the luminous cave, feeling as if this path would lead her to another world. Tiny glowing specks floated around her, as if signaling the presence of an unknown force.
By Perryabout a year ago in Psyche
Was It A Breakdown Or A Breakthrough?. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
One year after my divorce, I went back with my husband, the father of my two children. He was sober and I always thought we would be happy together if he could quit drinking and using drugs.
By Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago in Psyche
Anora (2024) - A Riveting Exploration of Dreams and Realities
"Anora" directed by Sean Baker, is a 2024 American comedy-drama that has garnered significant attention for its compelling narrative and outstanding performances. The film follows the tumultuous journey of Anora Mikheeva, portrayed by Mikey Madison, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries Vanya Zakharov, the son of a Russian oligarch. This sudden union sets off a chain of events as Vanya's parents intervene, attempting to annul the marriage, forcing Anora to navigate the complexities of her new reality.
By Perryabout a year ago in Psyche
Dear Bullies, Here's What You Don't Know About Me.
I have tasted the pain of invisibility like it was the only being known, Through the budding years of my existence, I sat through the corridors forlorn,
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
6 Strategies to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
You know what it’s like to be afraid of something, whether it be thunderstorms, a trip to the dentist, a stranger at your door, or losing someone dear to you. Fear is a normal reaction that warns our bodies to be careful. Anxiety is a type of fear, dealing more with worry and the future, rather than fearing something that is present.
By Venuabout a year ago in Psyche
Why Some People Wake Up at 3 AM for No Reason
Your eyes snap open. The clock reads 3 AM. The world outside is silent, but your mind? Wide awake. It is not just a one-time thing either. This middle-of-the-night wake-up call keeps happening, leaving you drained when morning comes. What is going on? Why does your body insist on cutting your sleep short at the same time every night? The answer lies in sleep cycles, hormones, and the sneaky habits that sabotage deep rest.
By Ojoabout a year ago in Psyche